Samsung DVD-HD755 manual

DVD Player DVD-HD755 00846A-HD755-XAA-Cover 6/27/05 2:49 PM Page 3[...]

ENG-2 Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water . 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings, install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any he[...]

ENG-3 Precautions TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury . This symbol indicates important instructions acc[...]

ENG-4 CAUTION THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MA Y RESUL T IN HAZARDOUS RADIA TION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVER AND DO NOT REP AIR YOURSELF . REFER SERVICING T O QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. Note: • This unit can be used only where the power supply is AC 120V , 60[...]

ENG-5 Install Batteries in the Remote control 1 Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control. 2 Insert two AAA batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly . 3 Replace the battery cover . If the remote control doesn ’ t operate properly: - Check the polarity + - of the batteries (Dry-Cell) - Check if the ba[...]

ENG-6 T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

ENG-7 Chapter 1 S ETUP Setup General Features Excellent Sound Dolby Digital, a technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, provides crystal clear sound reproduction. Screen Both regular and widescreen(16:9) pictures can be viewed. Slow Motion An important scene can be viewed in slow motion. Program Play (CD) Y ou can program tracks to play in desir[...]

ENG-8 S ETUP Disc T ype and Characteristics This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos: Disc Markings Region Number Both the DVD player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play . If the codes do not match, the disc will not play . The Region[...]

ENG-9 Setup STANDBY/ON S ETUP Description Front Panel Controls 1. ST ANDBY/ON ( ) When the unit is first plugged in, this indicator lights. When ST ANDBY/ON is pressed on, the indicator goes out and the player is turned on. 2. POWER INDICA TOR 3. SKIP ( ) / SEARCH Use to reverse skip a scene or music. 4. STOP ( ) Stops disc play . 5. PLA Y/P AUSE ([...]

ENG-10 S ETUP Rear Panel 1. HDMI OUT JACK - Use the HDMI cable to connect this jack to the HDMI jack on your television for the best quality picture. - If an HDMI cable is connected to an HDMI-compatible TV , HDMI will be output automatically a maximum of 10 seconds later . - If you want to use a Video, S-V ideo or Component Output, set the output [...]

ENG-11 Setup S ETUP T our of the Remote Control 1. DVD POWER Button T urns the power on or off. 2. NUMBER Buttons 3. PROG Button Allows you to program tracks in a specific order . 4. STEP Button Advances play one frame at a time. 5. SEARCH/SKIP Buttons ( / , / ) Allow you to search forward/backward through a disc. Use to skip the title, chapter or [...]

ENG-12 Chapter 2 C ONNECTION Choosing a Connection The following shows examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD player with a TV and other components. Before Connecting the DVD Player - Always turn off the DVD player , TV , and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables. - Refer to the user ’s manual of the addit[...]

ENG-13 Connections C ONNECTION Connection to a TV (S-Video) - Connecting to your TV using an S-V ideo cable. - Y ou will enjoy high quality video. S-Video separates the picture element into black and white(Y) and color(C) signals to present clearer images than regular video input mode. (Audio signals are delivered through the audio output.) Note - [...]

ENG-14 C ONNECTION Connection to a TV (Interlace) - Connecting to your TV using Component video cables. - Y ou will enjoy high quality and accurate color reproduction images. Component video separates the picture element into black and white(Y), blue(P B ), red(P R ) signals to present clear and clean images. (Audio signals are delivered through th[...]

ENG-15 Connections C ONNECTION Connection to a TV (Progressive) Note - What is "Progressive Scan"? Progressive scan has twice as many scanning lines as the interlace output method. Progressive scanning method provides better and clearer picture quality . 1 Using component video cables (not included), connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT termin[...]

ENG-16 C ONNECTION Connecting to a TV with DVI Jack 1 Using an HDMI-DVI cable (not included), connect the HDMI OUT terminal on the rear of the DVD player to the DVI IN terminal of your TV . 2 Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and white) OUT terminals on the rear of the DVD player to the AUDIO (red and white) IN terminals of your TV . T[...]

ENG-17 Connections C ONNECTION • HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) HDMI is an interface to enable the digital transmission of video and audio data with just a single connector . Using HDMI, the DVD player transmits a digital video and audio signal and displays a vivid picture on a TV having an HDMI input jack. • HDMI connection descri[...]

ENG-18 C ONNECTION Note - Please turn the volume down when you turn on the Amplifier . Sudden loud sound may cause damage to the speakers and your ears. - Please set the audio in the menu screen according to the Amplifier . (See pages 50 to 51) - The position of terminals may vary depending on the Amplifier . Please refer to the user's manual [...]

ENG-19 Connections C ONNECTION Note - When you connect the DVD player to a DTS Amplifier and play a DTS disc, set the DTS to On in Audio Setup menu. If it is set to Off, sound will not be heard, or there will be a loud sound. - Please turn the volume down when you turn on the Amplifier . Sudden loud sound may cause damage to the speakers and your e[...]

ENG-20 Chapter 3 B ASIC F UNCTIONS Playing a Disc Before Play - T urn on your TV and set it to the correct Video Input using your TV's remote control. - If you connected an external Audio System, turn on your Audio System and set it to the correct Audio Input. After plugging in the player , the first time you press the DVD POWER button, this s[...]

ENG-21 Basic Functions B ASIC F UNCTIONS 4 Stopping Play Press the STOP ( ) button during play . Note - If the player is left in the stop mode for more than one minute without any user interaction, a screen saver will be activated. Press the PLA Y/P AUSE ( ) button to resume normal play . - If the player is left in the stop mode for more than 30 mi[...]

ENG-22 B ASIC F UNCTIONS Using the Search and Skip Functions During play , you can search quickly through a chapter or track, and use the skip function to jump to the next selection. Searching through a Chapter or T rack During play , press the SEARCH (o r ) button on the remote control for more than 1 second. ▼ During play , press and hold the S[...]

ENG-23 Basic Functions B ASIC F UNCTIONS Using the Display Function When Playing a DVD/VCD/CD 1 During play , press the INFO button on the remote control. ▼ Y ou can also select Info in the function menu by pressing the MENU button. 2 Press the … / † buttons to select the desired item. 3 Press the œ / √ buttons to make the desired setup an[...]

ENG-24 B ASIC F UNCTIONS Note T o access the desired title when there is more than one on the disc. For example, if there is more than one movie on a DVD, each movie will be identified. Most DVD discs are recorded in chapters so that you can quickly find a specific passage (similar to tracks on an audio CD). Allows playback of the film from a desir[...]

ENG-25 Basic Functions B ASIC F UNCTIONS Using the Disc and Title Menu Using the Disc Menu (DVD) 1 During the playback of a DVD disc, press the MENU button on the remote control. 2 Press the … / † buttons to select Disc Menu , then press the √ or ENTER button. Note - Depending on the disc, the Disc Menu may not be avaliable. - Y ou can also u[...]

ENG-26 B ASIC F UNCTIONS Using the Function Menu Using the Function Menu (DVD/VCD) 1 Press the MENU button during playback. 2 Press the … / † buttons to select Function , then press the √ or ENTER button. - Info (See pages 23 to 24) - Zoom (See page 37) - Bookmark (See pages 35 to 36) - Repeat (See pages 27 to 28) - EZ View (See pages 30 to 3[...]

ENG-27 Basic Functions B ASIC F UNCTIONS Repeat Play Repeat the current track, chapter , title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc. When playing a DVD/VCD/CD 1 During play , press the REPEA T button on the remote control. Repeat screen appears. 2 Press the œ / √ buttons to select Chapter , Title or A-B , then press the ENTER button. ▼ [...]

ENG-28 B ASIC F UNCTIONS Slow Repeat Play This feature allows you slowly to repeat scenes containing sports, dancing, musical instruments being played etc., so you can study them more closely . When playing a DVD/VCD 1 During play , press the PLA Y/P AUSE ( ) button. 2 Press and hold the SEARCH ( ) button to choose the play speed between 1/8, 1/4 a[...]

ENG-29 Basic Functions B ASIC F UNCTIONS Program Play & Random Play Program Play (Audio CD) Program Play allows you to select the order in which you want tracks to play . 1 During play , press the PROG button. Random Play (CD) Random Play plays a disc's tracks in random order . 1 Press the PROG button. 2 Press the œ / √ buttons to selec[...]

ENG-30 Adjusting the Aspect Ratio (EZ View) T o play back using aspect ratio (DVD) During play , press the EZ VIEW button. - The screen size changes when the button is pressed repeatedly . - The screen zoom mode operates differently depending on the screen setting in the Display Setup menu. - T o ensure correct operation of the EZ VIEW button, you [...]

ENG-31 Advanced Functions A DV ANCED F UNCTIONS If you are using a 4:3 TV For 16:9 aspect ratio discs - 4:3 Letter Box Displays the content of the DVD title in 16:9 aspect ratio. The black bars will appear at the top and bottom of the screen. - 4:3 Pan & Scan The left and right portions of the screen are cut off and the central portion of the 1[...]

ENG-32 A DV ANCED F UNCTIONS Selecting the Audio Language Y ou can select a desired audio language quickly and easily with the AUDIO button. Using the AUDIO button (DVD/VCD/CD) 1 During play , press the AUDIO button. The Audio changes when the button is pressed repeatedly . - The audio languages are represented by abbreviations. 2 T o remove the AU[...]

ENG-33 Advanced Functions A DV ANCED F UNCTIONS Selecting the Subtitle Language Y ou can select a desired subtitle quickly and easily with the SUBTITLE button. Using the SUBTITLE button (DVD) 1 Press the SUBTITLE button. The subtitle changes when the button is pressed repeatedly . The subtitle languages are represented by abbreviations. 2 T o remov[...]

ENG-34 A DV ANCED F UNCTIONS Changing the Camera Angle When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can use the ANGLE function. Using the ANGLE button (DVD) If the disc contains multiple angles, the ANGLE icon appears on the screen. 1 Press the ANGLE button, then the ANGLE icon will appear with the current angle number and the num[...]

ENG-35 Advanced Functions A DV ANCED F UNCTIONS Using the Bookmark Function This feature lets you bookmark sections of a DVD or VCD (Menu Off mode), so you can quickly find them at a later time. Using the Bookmark Function (DVD/VCD) 1 During play , press the MENU button on the remote control. 3 Press the … … / † † buttons to select Bookmark[...]

ENG-36 A DV ANCED F UNCTIONS Recalling a Bookmarked Scene 1~3 The first 1~3 steps are the same as those for “Using the Bookmark Function” on page 35. 5 Press the PLA Y/P AUSE ( ) button to Play the marked scene. 4 Press the œ / √ buttons to select a marked scene. Clearing a Bookmark 1~3 The first 1~3 steps are the same as those for “Using [...]

ENG-37 Advanced Functions A DV ANCED F UNCTIONS Using the Zoom Function Using the Zoom Function (DVD/VCD) 1 During play or pause mode, press the MENU button on the remote control. 3 Press the … … / † † buttons to select Zoom , then press the √ or ENTER button. 4 Press the … … / † † or œ / √ buttons to select the part of the scr[...]

ENG-38 A DV ANCED F UNCTIONS Clips Menu for MP3/WMA/JPEG Discs with MP3/WMA/JPEG contain individual songs and/or pictures that can be organized into folders as shown below . They are similar to how you use your computer to put files into different folders. Open the disc tray . Place the disc on the tray . Close the tray . The tray closes and this s[...]

ENG-39 Advanced Functions A DV ANCED F UNCTIONS MP3/WMA Playback 1 Open the disc tray . Place the disc on the tray . Close the tray . ▼ When a disc contains MP3 and WMA files, only MP3 will play , not both. 2 Press the … … / † † or œ / √ buttons to select a song file. Press ENTER to begin playback of the song file. Repeat/Random playba[...]

ENG-40 A DV ANCED F UNCTIONS CD-R MP3/WMA file When you record MP3 or WMA files on CD-R, please refer to the following. - Y our MP3 or WMA files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format. ISO 9660 format and Joliet MP3 or WMA files are compatible with Microsoft's Windows, and with Apple's Mac. This format is the most widely used. - When naming [...]

ENG-41 Advanced Functions A DV ANCED F UNCTIONS Picture CD Playback 1 Press the … … / † † buttons to select the desired Folder , then press ENTER . Note - If no buttons on the remote control are pressed for 10 seconds, the menu will disappear . - Press the STOP button to return to the clips menu. - When playing a Kodak Picture CD, the unit [...]

ENG-42 A DV ANCED F UNCTIONS CD-R JPEG Discs - Only files with the “.jpg” and “.JPG” extensions can be played. - If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to start playing and not all of the recorded files may be played. - Only CD-R discs with JPEG files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played. - The name of the JPEG file may not be[...]

ENG-43 Changing Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu The Setup menu lets you customize your DVD player by allowing you to select various language preferences, set up a parental level, even adjust the player to the type of television screen you have. Œ Language Setup : Setup of the Language. ´ Audio Setup : Setup of the Audio Options. ˇ Display Setup [...]

ENG-44 C HANGING S ETUP MENU Setting Up EZ-Setup Using the EZ Setup, you can setup PLA YER MENU LANGUAGE, TV Aspect, and PCM Down Sampling in a single menu to suit your preference. 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Press the … … / † † buttons to select Setup , then press the √ or ENTER button. 3 Press the … … / ?[...]

ENG-45 Changing Setup Menu C HANGING S ETUP MENU 7 Press the … … / † † buttons to select the PCM Down Sampling On or Off , then press the ENTER button. (See page 51) 8 Press the ENTER button to finish. EZ SETUP PCM Down Sampling Off On EZ SETUP Settings Complete Press ENTER to exit 6 Press the … … / † † buttons to select the desired[...]

ENG-46 C HANGING S ETUP MENU Setting Up the Language Features If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, they will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. Using the Player Menu Language 1 With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. 2 Press the … … / † † buttons to select Setup , then pr[...]

ENG-47 Changing Setup Menu C HANGING S ETUP MENU Using the Disc Menu Language This function changes the text language only on the disc menu screens. 4 Press the … … / † † buttons to select Disc Menu , then press the √ or ENTER button. 5 Press the … … / † † buttons to select the desired language, then press the √ or ENTER button.[...]

ENG-48 C HANGING S ETUP MENU Using the Audio Language 4 Press the … … / † † buttons to select Audio , then press the √ or ENTER button. 5 Press the … … / † † buttons to select the desired language, then press the √ or ENTER button. ▼ - Select “Original” if you want the default soundtrack language to be the original languag[...]

ENG-49 Changing Setup Menu C HANGING S ETUP MENU Using the Subtitle Language 4 Press the … … / † † buttons to select Subtitle , then press the √ or ENTER button. 5 Press the … … / † † buttons to select the desired language, then press the √ or ENTER button. ▼ - Select “Automatic” if you want the subtitle language to be the[...]

ENG-50 C HANGING S ETUP MENU Setting Up the Audio Options Audio Options allow you to set up the audio device and sound status settings depending on the audio system in use. 3 Press the … … / † † buttons to select Audio Setup , then press the √ or ENTER button. 4 Press the … … / † † buttons to select the desired item, then press th[...]

ENG-51 Changing Setup Menu C HANGING S ETUP MENU Note • T o exit the setup menu, press the MENU button. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. HDMI - If your TV is not compatibl[...]

ENG-52 C HANGING S ETUP MENU Setting Up the Display Options Display options enable you to set various video functions of the player . 3 Press the … … / † † buttons to select Display Setup , then press the √ or ENTER button. 4 Press the … … / † † buttons to select the desired item, then press the √ or ENTER button. 1 With the uni[...]

ENG-53 Changing Setup Menu C HANGING S ETUP MENU ΠTV Aspect Depending on a type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen setting (aspect ratio). - 4:3 Letter Box : Select when you want to see the total 16:9 ratio screen DVD supplies, even though you have a TV with a 4:3 ratio screen. Black bars will appear at the top and bottom o[...]

ENG-54 C HANGING S ETUP MENU Black Level : Off Sharpness : Level 3 Brightness : Level 3 Color Saturation : Level 3 PICTURE QUALITY ˆ HDMI This setting is used when the unit is connected by HDMI or DVI to Display devices (TV , Projector , etc.). - Resolution Setting • Auto : Resolution setting automatically • Manual : Resolution setting manuall[...]

ENG-55 Changing Setup Menu C HANGING S ETUP MENU Setting Up the Parental Control The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating, which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc. 3 Press the … … / † † buttons to select Parental Setup [...]

ENG-56 C HANGING S ETUP MENU Setting Up the Rating Level 3 Press the … … / † † buttons to select Parental Setup , then press the √ or ENTER button. 4 Enter your password. 5 Press the … … / † † buttons to select Rating Level , then press the √ or ENTER button. ▼ T o exit the setup menu, press the MENU button. For example, if yo[...]

ENG-57 Changing Setup Menu C HANGING S ETUP MENU Changing the Password 3 Press the … … / † † buttons to select Parental Setup , then press the √ or ENTER button. The Enter Password screen appears. Enter your password. 4 Press the … … / † † button to select Change Password , then press the √ or ENTER button. Enter your new passwo[...]

ENG-58 T roubleshooting Before requesting service (troubleshooting), please check the following. No operations can be performed with the remote control. The screen ratio cannot be changed. No audio. Play mode differs from the Setup Menu selection. Disc Menu doesn’t appear . The icon appears on screen. Forgot password The screen is blocked If you [...]

ENG-59 Reference R EFERENCE No HDMI output. HDMI output Jitter Abnormal HDMI output screen. • Check the Video output is HDMI enabled. • Check the connection between the TV and the HDMI jack of DVD player . • See if the TV supports this 480p/720p/768p/1080i DVD player . • If snow noise appears on the screen, it means that TV does not support[...]

ENG-60 R EFERENCE Specifications Power Requirements Power Consumption Weight Dimensions Operating T emperature Range Operating Humidity Range DVD (DIGIT AL VERSA TILE DISC) CD : 12Cm (COMP ACT DISC) CD : 8Cm (COMP ACT DISC) VCD : 12Cm Composite Video Component Video S-Video HDMI 2 Channel *Frequency Response *S/N Ratio *Dynamic Range *T otal Harmon[...]

ENG-61 W arranty LIMITED W ARRANTY T O ORIGINAL PURCHASER THIS SAMSUNG BRAND PRODUCT , AS SUPPLIED AND DISTRIBUTED BY SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (SAMSUNG) AND DELIVERED NEW , IN THE ORIGINAL CARTON TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER, IS W ARRANTED BY SAMSUNG AGAINST MANUF ACTURING DEFECTS IN MA TERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP FOR THE FOLLOWING LIMIT[...]

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